ADULT BASIC AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Programs: Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education
offers instructional programs in English and Spanish to assist students in completing their secondary education.

The programs are:

• High School Diploma (English only) fully accredited program for students wishing to complete a high school diploma. Graduates must be within 30 credits of finishing. Classes offered include: Applied Art, English, Health, Social Studies, Math, Science. Fine art other than english, and electives.

• High School Equivalency (HSE) (English or Spanish) Preparation program for students studying for the GED and the HiSET equivalency test.

• Transitions...Pathways to Employment or College (English ONLY) offered to students near completion of their GED/HiSET or HSD who are ready to transition to college or a specific career technical skill based program. Fridays 12 noon - 1 p.m in Room 5.

• Credit Recovery (English only), a program designed for high school students (see below for further details) (Green Valley Center ONLY )

An individualized course of study based on assessment, schedule, and goals will be designed for each student enabling students to earn their high school diploma or pass the High School Equivalency exams while improving their skills for college or career training. Courses are offered in teacher-directed classrooms with a blend of online, direct and individualized instruction. Online distance learning is available in combination with classroom instruction.

Program Requirements : All students (except credit recovery) must meet the following criteria to enroll in classes and maintain ongoing enrollment:

• Attend an orientation, complete assessments and attend one to one counseling appointment before beginning class.

CAHSEE No Longer Required

The CAHSEE exam is no longer a requirement for a California High School Diploma. If you completed all your high school credits, but were unable to complete the CAHSEE requirement, you may be eligible to receive your diploma from the high school where you completed your credits. Contact Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s
Program Evaluation Department for more information at 831-786-2100 ext. 2970. Are you missing just a few credits and the CAHSEE requirement held you back from trying to finish? Come to WASCAE and complete your high school diploma!

Equal Opportunity is the Law

Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education is an equal opportunity provider and accomodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please see the front office or call (831) 786-2160.

Do You Need A High School Diploma or a High School
Equivalency Certificate GED/HiSET?

NEW STUDENTS - Sign Up For 2-Day Orientation
SIGN-UPS
THE ORIENTATION DATE

Students attend orientation at location where they will attend class.
Bring a copy of last high school transcripts to the orientation if possible.

CONTINUING STUDENTS WELCOME BACK! - Register in Class!

Green Valley Center, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville

If you attended WASCAE in the last two (2) semesters, you do not need to attend orientation. Register directly in your Green Valley Center and begin attending class.

Santa Cruz Center, 319 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz

If you attended WASCAE in the last two (2) semesters, you do not need to attend
orientation. Register directly in your Santa Cruz class, and begin attending class.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(Green Valley Center ONLY )
Students currently enrolled in a high school seeking to make up credits, may enroll in adult school on a space available basis. The courses are offered in an individualized electronic format facilitated by a credentialed teacher. The following items are required for registration:
•Meet with your high school counselor and your parent or guardian
•Complete a Student Release form and obtain all required signatures with a transcript
•Register in the office at 294 Green Valley Road (Mon - Thu, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)